Kharbar - Santuri, Purulia

Kharbar is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Santuri and around 66.3 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharbar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharbar is 330580. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.88 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kharbar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kharbar

As per Census 2011, Kharbar village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 283 males and 271 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 230 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 401 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharbar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharbar

Kharbar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kharbar

Kharbar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kharbar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kharbar is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharbar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kharbar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kharbar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kharbar village are given below:

FAQs about Kharbar